Masala Chai, Spice Tea to Strengthen the Immune System

This unique blend of Indian tea is not only fragrant and warms the body but also increases immune system. Come on, make a complement to breakfast.

Tea becomes a breakfast supplement that is popular in the world. In addition to Britain and America, India is also familiar with black tea concoctions to accompany breakfast, known as masala chai.

In addition to black tea and milk, this tea blend uses dried spices. Not just enhancing the aroma and taste of this spice also has properties to increase endurance. It is suitable for consumption in the morning to prevent corona virus.

How to make Masala Chai, a Spice Tea to Strengthen the Immune System

Here are the steps to mix masala chai or spices to make masala tea that you can practice at home.

1. Spice ingredients

Prepare 2 tablespoons of green klabet, 1 tablespoon of cloves, 2 tablespoons of whole black pepper, 4 cinnamon sticks 3 cm long and 66 grams of ground ginger.
These dried herbs can be purchased at supermarkets or online spice shops. The price is not too expensive.

Dry in the sun or sangari or oven for a while until the spices are completely dry. Next puree with a grinder into a spice powder. Place it in a tightly closed container.

2. How to mix masala chai

To mix 2 cups of masala chai or masala tea it needs to be prepared:

• 250 ml of water
• 1 teaspoon masala powder
• 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves or 1 bag of black tea bags
• 250 ml of liquid fullcream milk
• 2 tablespoons honey

To make it, boil water with masala powder until it boils. Add duan tea. Let stand briefly until the tea dissolves. Add milk, stir well. Strain, pour in 2 cups, give honey and serve warm.

Benefits of Spices in Masala Chai

According to Ayurveda, the spice functions as an antibacterial as well as an ingredient that is rich in antioxidants. Likewise, this chai masala ingredients.

Ginger

Ginger has long been known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that support the immune system, especially during weather changes. Warms the body and energizes. Also efficacious to facilitate digestion and encourage metabolism that can support weight loss.

Black pepper

In various studies mentioned black pepper contains anti-inflammatory substances as well as antioxidants, antibacterial and can reduce fever which helps the immune system remain effective.

Cinnamon

This fragrant herb contains antioxidants that can fight all types of flu that support a healthy immune system. Able to reduce systemic inflammation from chronic health conditions including cancer. In the study also called cinnamon can reduce blood sugar and lose weight.

Green Fenugreek

Fenugreek is white, brown and green. This herb is rich in antioxidants that help protect cells from damage and prevent inflammation in the body. Helps breathing by expediting oxygen circulation and relief.

This herb is also rich in essential oils which are effective against a variety of bacteria that cause fungal infections and stomach infections. Smooth digestion and increase metabolism that can support weight loss.

Clove

Cloves are rich in eugenol, an anti-inflammatory and antiviral content that helps fight infection and inflammation. Also contains kaempferol and rhamnetin, the same flavanoids as eugenol. Rich in antioxidants that help the immune system fight oxidative damage and free radicals.